Long Beach crash prompts police to issue traffic advisory

LONG BEACH — Police cited a BMW driver Thursday morning after he allegedly ran a red light and hit another vehicle, blocking traffic at Alamitos Avenue and Anaheim Street.

The collision at 8:15 a.m. impacted traffic in all four directions and prompted police to issue a traffic advisory.

There were no injuries in the accident.

Officers reported that a black Toyota Tundra, being driven by a Long Beach man, was travelling eastbound on Anaheim, and while in the intersection, the Tundra was struck by a white BMW that was travelling southbound on Alamitos after it allegedly ran the red light.

The driver of the BMW was cited for allegedly running the red light, a police spokesperson said.